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Ready to
                          join the fun?
  Visit us at stall #132 for your complimentary
  disability colouring book, colouring pencils,
  or branded cap.
                                                                                 Supports that
                                                                                keep your NDIS
                                                                                Plan on track!

                                                          www.directcare.com.au / www.planontrack.com.au                               1300 122 730

                                                                                                                                  Our Services
                                                                                                                                Personal Support Care

                                                                                                                                Respite Accommodation
                                                                                                                                  After-School Care

                                                                                                                                Medical Appointments
                                                                                                                                Social & Group Outing

                                                                                                                                 Daily-Life Assistance
                                                                                                                                  Art Therapy Class
                                                                                                                                 Home-Cooked Meals
                                                                                                                                  General Cleaning

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                                                                                                                                  Yard Maintenance

  We are the Home and Personal Care you can trust, offering a wide range of services for NDIS Participants and Private
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                                      147 Dorville Road, Carseldine, QLD 4034
                                      Ph. 3162 6512      Mobile: 0423 052 107
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INTRODUCTION

                   Welcome!                                                                                             HOLISTIC HORIZONS
                                                                                                                          SUPPORT SERVICES
               Hi there,                                          • Make 1:1 meeting bookings through                      SPONSORED BY
               We’d like to officially welcome you to the           our online booking system and schedule                   MAJOR SPONSOR

               Brisbane Disability Connection Expo 2022             25 minute appointments to speak with
               sponsored by Holistic Horizons!                      providers at the expo
                                                                  • Enjoy the range of free entertainment
               Thank you for taking some of your valuable           from face painting, balloon artists and
               time to visit our expo. You are the reason           jumping castles, or just enjoy the comic-
               we do this. We hope the expo exceeds                 cons as they wonder by
               your expectations by allowing you to get           • Enjoy interactive performances every
               answers to your questions and speaking to            hour at our Main Entertainment Zone
               our experienced service provider exhibitors,       • Finally, if you feel like a break, kick your feet
                                                                                                                           P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S
               whilst having some fun with the range of free        up and relax in one of our chill out areas
               entertainment we’ve organised for you.
                                                                  Here at Developing Australian
               Please browse around, enjoy connecting with        Communities, we’re dedicated to Australia
               providers, have loads of fun and be assured        becoming the world leader of Disability
               that your safety is everyone’s top priority!       Service. Our expos are just one of the
               We all understand the current environment,         ways we are helping to increase the level
               and we’ll be ensuring the highest standards        of connection between providers and
               possible to create a safe-space for you to enjoy   participants. If you’d like to find out how
               your day with us.                                  you can have your voice heard to help us
                                                                  with our mission of raising the standards of
               Our expos are dedicated to demystifying            education and professional development
               the sector and providing you with an inviting      for the Disability sector, swing by our
               space to make connections and access the           booth and say hi.
                                                                                                                              GOLD SPONSORS
               right information that will help you make
               informed decisions.                                Finally, we’d like to thank all of our sponsors
                                                                  as this event wouldn’t have been possible
               To support you with achieving this, please         without them. Be sure to visit their stands
               make sure you:                                     and check out the great services they offer.
               • Visit as many Services Providers as
                 possible as we showcase some of                  We hope you find this to be a valuable space
                 Brisbane’s best and most experienced             that allows you to get answers to pressing
               • Use your QR code to leave your details and       questions, whilst having some fun!
                 receive information from each provider
               • Visit the Q&A Concierge Desk and speak           RIVER NIGHT & MIKE CLARK
                 with our team of experts - ask them ANY          Developing Australian Communities
                 question you have about NDIS                     Co-Founders/Directors

               6    BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                          www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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Train your brain, change your life

  YOUR BRAIN CARE
JOURNEY STARTS NOW
  Brain Care (previously trading as Solstice-Mind Matters)
has been providing services to the community for nearly 30
 years. We understand the importance of providing support
   to people at all stages of life integrating psychology and
  neuroscience. Personalised therapy plans are developed
upon evidence-based interventions and utilising multi-modal
   technologies to assist individuals to take control of and
make positive changes in their life. At Brain Care we respect
   and appreciate neurodiversity and value each and every
  individual to be unique. It is our greatest privilege to walk
 alongside our clients in their journey with us sharing in the
            highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs.

  Brain Care is known both locally and internationally for the
quality of our services and our commitment to client care. Our
 talented team of highly qualified practitioners is dedicated to
empower you to become stronger, healthier and in control of
 your life. Our Philosophy defines our whole approach to our
 work and our lives. Our symbol, ‘phi’ has been celebrated as
 a sign of wisdom, aspiration, and purity; the Golden Ratio. We
  seek to collaborate towards a new hope for you, our client.

      www.braincare.com.au
        (07) 5599 2220 | admin@braincare.com.au

         QUEENSLAND                  NEW SOUTH WALES
    Pinnerger Suite 33, 3rd Floor           Suite 3 & 4
            HQ Building              82 Keith Compton Drive,
    8 Riverwalk Avenue, Robina,           Tweed Heads
            QLD, 4226                       NSW, 2485
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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
HIGHLIGHTS

             STAND EXHIBITORS                                 STAND EXHIBITORS                               STAND EXHIBITORS

                      Afford                                        h1Healthcare                                   On Track Therapy & Coaching
                      www.afford.com.au                             www.h1healthcare.com.au                        www.ontracktherapy.com.au
                 80   info@afford.com.au
                                                               30   info@h1healthcare.com.au
                                                                                                              14
                                                                                                                   info@ontracktherapy.com.au
                      1300 616 382                                  1300 225 541                                   0481 944 414
                      ASAP Solutions                                Hospequip QLD                                  People of Peony
                      www.asapsolutions.net.au                      www.hospequip.com.au                           www.peopleofpeony.com
                  4   admin@asapsolutions.net.au
                                                               31                                            245
                                                                    qldadmin@hospequip.com.au                      support@peopleofpeony.com
                      0415 869 199                                  (07) 3492 0947                                 0484 726 891
                      Aussie Angels Nursing Services                ICM Project Solutions                          Real Community Services
                      www.aussieangels.com.au                       www.icmps.com.au                               www.realcommunityservices.com.au
                 43   admin@aussieangels.com.au
                                                              250                                            112
                                                                    service@icmps.com.au                           enquiries@realcommunityservices.com.au
                      0414 609 230                                  1300 206 141                                   1300 007 270
                      Belinda Allen & Co Consulting                 Inclusive Disability Assist                    ROPE Assoc
                      www.bacconsulting.com.au                      www.inclusiveda.org                            www.ropeassocinc.com
                 11   belinda@bacconsulting.com.au
                                                              223                                             74
                                                                    ndis@inclusiveassist.org                       enquiries@ropeassocinc.com
                      0455 025563                                   0415 560 147                                   (07) 3880 2533
                      CareAlert Personal Alarm                      Integr8 - Illuminate Psych                     Shaey Lutzow Support Coordinator
                      www.carealert.com.au                          www.illuminatepsych.orgintegr8                 www.shaeylutzowsupportcoordinator.com.au
                 195 office@carealert.com.au                   53                                            114
                                                                    morgwnparis@illuminatepsych.org                shaeylutzow@gmail.com
                      1300 758 595                                  0403 927 304                                   0431 227 255
                      Focused On Care & CC Housing                  Integrity Care & Support                       Shine Social & Communities
                      www.carehousingservices.com.au                www.integritycareandsupport.com.au             www.shinesocialandcommunities.com.au
                 118 housingservices@cofcqld.com.au            86                                            147
                                                                    info@integritycareandsupport.com.au            enquiries@shinesc.com.au
                      07 3327 1674                                  1300 566 556                                   07 5472 0713
                      CRAMLI                                        Interact Australia                             Smart Choice Disability Care
                      www.cramli.com.au                             www.interact.com.au                            www.smartchoicecare.com.au
                 200 sali@cramli.com.au                        79
                                                                    enquiries@interact.com.au                      info@smartchoice.com.au
                      0488 555 688                                  1300 388 873                                   0403 554 461
                      DFM Financial Group                           JRA Plan Management                            STAR Community Services
                      www.dfmgroup.com.au                           www.jraplanmanagement.com.au                   www.starcommunityservices.org.au
                 125 info@dfmgroup.com.au                     160                                             99
                                                                    info@jraplanmanagement.com.au                  info@starcommunityservices.org.au
                      61 2 6652 6977                                0418 478 446                                   07 3821 6699
                      Direct Care Australia                         KARE Support Services                          Support Care Angels
                      www.directcare.com.au                         www.karesupportservices.com.au                 www.supportcareangels.com
                 132 admin@directcare.com.au                  150                                            161
                                                                    admin@karesupportservices.com.au               enquiries@supportcareangels.net
                      08 8336 8861                                  1300 890 263                                   07 3162 6512
                      Disabled Friendships                                                                         Supported Care
                                                                    Kiddo App
                      www.disabledfriendships.com.au                                                               www.supported.care
                 247 disabledfriendships@gmail.com.au         199 www.kiddoapp.com.au                        189
                                                                                                                   care@supported.care
                                                                    hello@kiddoapp.com.au
                      0488 064 455                                                                                 (07) 3189 4877
                      Developing Australian Communities             Language Disorder Australia                    Swift Cleaning Services
                      www.developingauscommunities.com.au           www.salda.org.au                               www.swiftgroupindustries.com
                 148 events@developingauscommunities.com.au   163
                                                                    hello@salda.org.au                             info@swiftgroupindustries.com
                      1300 910 503                                  1300 881 763                                   0452 525 100
                      Down Syndrome QLD                             Liberty HealthCare                             TAG 5
                      www.downsyndromeqld.org.au                    www.adjustablebed.com.au                       www.tag5.com.au
                 29   office@downsyndromeqld.org.au
                                                               73
                                                                    info@libertyhealthcare.com.au                  enquiries@tag5.com.au
                      1300 881 935                                  1300 885 853                                   (07) 3036 2852
                      Early Start Australia                         Lifestyle Solutions                            The Advocator
                      earlystartaustralia.com.au                    www.lifestylesolutions.org.au                  www.theadvocator.com.au
                 72   admin@earlystartaustralia.com.au
                                                               95                                             6
                                                                    enquiry@lifestylesolutions.org.au              info@theadvocator.com.au
                      1300 372 439                                  1800 634 748                                   0404 588 170
                      Everyday Independence                         Living Communities                             Transparent Disability Support Services
                      http:www.everydayind.com.au                   www.living-communities.com.au                  www.sabilitysupportservices.com
                 68   mytherapy@everydayind.com.au
                                                              209                                             59
                                                                    admin@living-communities.com.au                admin@transparentdisabilitysupportservices.com
                      1300 179 131                                  1300 670 540                                   (07) 2111 1555
                      Foot Faults Podiatry                          loop+                                          Trusted Care
                      www.footfaults.com.au                         www.loopplus.com.au                            www.trustedcare.org.au
                 38   admin@footfaults.com.au
                                                              101                                             8
                                                                    info@loopplus.com.au                           ervices@trustedcare.org.au
                      07 3343 9430                                  02 8073 9333                                   1800 670 990
                      Foresight Fitness                             Maple Community Services                       Trusted Home & Disability Care
                      www.foresightfitness.com.au                   www.mapleservices.com.au                       www.trustedhomedisabilitycare.com.au
                 241 Info@foresightfitness.com.au             151
                                                                    admin@mapleservices.com.au                     admin@trustedhomedisabilitycare.com.au
                      0436 399 705                                  1800 780 964                                   0417 320 543
                      Forward Steps Mobility                        Megalines Insurance & Risk Advisers            Velocity Support Services
                      www.forwardstepsmobility.com.au               www.megalines.com.au                           www.velocitysupportservices.com.au
                 63   kimpilic@gmail.com
                                                               69                                            159
                                                                    info@megalines.com.au                          admin@velocitysupportservices.com.au
                      0490 044 344                                  (03) 8379 7300                                 1300 479 764
                      Get Readii Group                              Metanoia Rays                                  Vera Living
                      www.getreadiigroup.com.au                     www.metanoiarays.com.au                        www.veraliving.com.au
                 13   admin@getreadiigroup.com.au
                                                              202                                             94
                                                                    info@metanoiarays.com.au                       info@veraliving.com.au
                      0402 699 341                                  0481 276 279                                   0401 915 511
                      Get Real International                        Musicare Redcliffe                             Wheelnutz Garage
                      getrealinternational.com                      musicareredcliffe.com.au                       www.wheelnutzgarage.com
                 137 info@getrealinternational.com            131                                             20
                                                                    musicareredcliffe@gmail.com                    admin@wheelnutzgarage.com
                      (07) 3388 1207                                0449 036 209                                   (07) 5661 5865
                                                                                                                                                                    *Correct at time of printing

                      GPS Geo Guard                                 My Choice Disability Support                   YNA
                      www.gpsgeoguard.com.au                        www.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au           www.yna.com.au
                      solutions@gpsgeoguard.com.au
                                                              124                                            130
                                                                    admin@mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au         bookings.sa@yna.com.au
                      (07) 3049 5421                                (07) 3060 0440                                 (08) 7129 5000
                      Greenleaf Disability Services                 NDISP                                          Your Plan Management Pty Ltd
                      www.glds.com.au                               www.ndisp.com.au                               www.yourplanmanager.com.au
                 119 admin@glds.com.au                        140                                             61
                                                                    inbox@ndisp.com.au                             plan@ypm.com.au
                      1800 800 777                                  (07) 3724 0020                                 1800 968 775

             8        BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                        www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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DISABILITY SUPPORT BRISBANE, REDCLIFFE PENINSULA, CABOOLTURE AND SURROUNDING AREAS

A world of possibilities…
Holistic Horizons are a family owned and operated disability support service that is    RESPITE CARE & ACCOMODATION:
committed to wellbeing, health, and happiness. We encourage each individual to live     From stays overnight to weekends
their best life and help them push boundaries to achieve their goals and dreams.        away, holidays, and fully supported
                                                                                        independent living, we provide the
We firmly believe in taking an inclusive and collaborative approach to disability        very best in supportive care and
support, emphasising compassion and self-empowerment.                                   accommodation.

Caring and understanding is at the heart of what we do, and we have had great success   IN-HOME CARE: At Holistic Horizons,
working with clients, families, and support coordinators to achieve terrific outcomes.   we believe in a dignified approach
                                                                                        to in home care, and in creating a
We envision a world in which anything is possible - in which anyone and everyone        constructive, empowering environment.
can see their goals achieved and hopes fulfilled. Our organisation does whatever we
must, however we can, to make this a reality.                                           COMMUNITY ACCESS: Whether taking
                                                                                        you to appointments, or to one-on-one
We offer; Overnight stays, weekends away, supported independent living, supported        activities, Holistic Horizons offers a wide
getaways, respite care, in home care, one on one support, personal care, community      variety of educational and recreational
access, group supports, support coordination, and some amazing fun events such as       support—whatever you need; it’s up to you!
 HOLISTIC HORIZONS
regular free community beach barbeques, karaoke/disco nights, fishing events and
much more.                                                                              SUPPORT COORDINATION: We believe
        SUPPORT SERVICES
                                                                                        in giving our clients the skills they need
Holistic Horizons delivers outstanding support services across Redcliffe Peninsula,      to understand, implement, and make
Caboolture, Brisbane North, and surrounding areas. When you become a part of            the best use of their NDIS plans. What’s
Holistic Horizons, you become a part of the Holistic Horizons Family.                   best for you is best for us!

                                               (07) 3048 1919
                                               info@holistichorizons.com.au
                                               www.holistichorizons.com.au                                      STAY UP TO DATE

                                               10 Wighton St, Margate QLD 4019
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NEWS

       Holistic Horizons
       ‘family’ really is one
       extended, loving family
       There’s no doubt, when you hear Nathan
       McDowell’s parents speak, that their love
       for all things for NDIS provider Holistic
       Horizons runs deep.
       From overwhelming gratitude and love for             Merzbacher disease but also to raise money to   They describe Drew and his Holistic
       Margate-based Holistic Horizons director             research it.                                    Horizons team as “mates” with Gavin
       Drew Cason, to the “above and beyond”                                                                going even further to say Drew was like his
       staff and after hours service and support,           And all the way along his journey, Nathan is    brother and Drew was just like a second
       Nathan’s Dad Gavin McDowell and step-                encouraged and backed by Holistic Horizons,     father to Nathan because he treated him
       mum Robin May Tayler just can’t stop talking         particularly his support worker and co-rider    just like his son.
       about them.                                          Matt Bell.
                                                                                                            “Drew and the team treat us like family. He
       “They are our saviours. I love them, all of them,”   “When Nathan first started training with        was born to do this job,” Gavin said.
       Robin says. Gavin was quick to jump in:              these big rides in mind, Holistic Horizons
       “Holistic Horizons are our world,” he said. “All     never flinched,” Robin said. “Drew made         “And we know his family and they are
       the staff are wonderful. Drew is a magical bloke.    these rides happen, and he encourages           beautiful too.”
       Just magical. They are like our real family and      support workers and other participants
       all so kind.”                                        to come and watch him and cheer and             You can find out more about the Ride
                                                            encourage him. Nothing is ever too much         For Nathan here www.facebook.com/
       Nathan has Cerebral Palsy and Pelizaeus-             trouble, or too short notice. They are always   nathansbigride, and help him on his
       Merzbacher Disease, an inherited condition           there when we need them.”                       journey via www.gofundme.com/f/nathan-
       that reduces neurological function involving                                                         mcdowell-ride-for-life or donate via the
       the brain and spinal cord (central nervous           “We could not be where we are now               QR CODE below.
       system) that primarily affects males.                without the support of Holistic Horizons
                                                            to us and to Nathan.” And the family has a
       He is also one of the oldest living persons          long history of support to look back on.
       with this disease. But, in spite of, or because
       of, his disability, Nathan is a cheeky, go-getting   Nathan was a client of Drew’s before he
       athlete and is at the moment training for a          left his provider to start Holistic Horizons
       gruelling ride on his hand cycle to not only raise   in 2016 - and there was no way Nathan
       awareness of his extremely rare Pelizaeus-           and his family were not going with him!

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                                     Meet our shortlisted nominees!
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                               April O’Neill                         Sweta Pradhan                        Rachel Welch                              Andy Denniss
                          Everyday Independence            Holistic Horizons Support Services          KARE Support Services              Churches of Christ Housing Services

                                Drew Cason                Churches of Christ Housing Services           Mohamed Hassan                               Nikole Horan
                     Holistic Horizons support Services                                              Maximum Support Services                      Get Going Support
                                                                  Maxwell Mackenzie
                              Dani Bamford                       Resilience Enterprises                    Sarah Milliken                             Clare Conroy
                                Dwelcom                                                             Lets Connect Support Services                        Loop+

                              Sally Doyle                                                                  Marisa Hunter                             Sarah Styles
                       We Care Professioal Support                                                     Star Disability Support                 Wheelie Good Productions

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                    Holistic Horizons
                    Queensland’s Holistic Horizons is a family-based business dedicated to taking an inclusive,
                    collaborative approach to disability support.
                    Holistic Horizons, is a registered National      client-centred approach reached more and           Independent Living (SIL) properties across
                    Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider,     more people.                                       Moreton Bay and the North Brisbane areas.
                    which places emphasis on compassion and
                    self-empowerment. With their motto: a world      In 2017, Hub Redcliffe was added to provide        In March this year, they opened an office in
                    of possibilities... Holistic Horizons delivers   a respite facility and a base for group            Caboolture to address their rapidly growing
                    outstanding support services across Redcliffe    activities, continuing in their mission to         participant base in that region.
                    Peninsula, Caboolture and surrounding            ensure affordable services delivered to the
                    areas. These include Respite Care and            highest quality.                                   The dedicated Holistic Horizons team is
                    Accommodation, In Home Care, Community                                                              available to its participants 24 hours a day,
                    Access and Support Coordination.                 Holistic Horizons established an office in the     seven days a week. “No matter the time or the
                                                                     Redcliffe Peninsula in 2019, and that same         situation, our carers are here”.
                    Holistic Horizons maintains an ever-growing      year began offering support coordination
                    list of residential Properties in the region -   services, in addition to their community access,   Holistic Horizons believes in an inclusive,
                    they really understand what home means and       in-home and respite services.                      collaborative approach to disability support.
                    how important home is.
                                                                     Last year, the organisation started helping        “We envision a world in which anything is
                    The organisation and staff work to ensure that   participants to transition into medium-term        possible—in which anyone and everyone can
                    each accommodation they provide has every        accommodation arrangements and supported           see their goals achieved and hopes fulfilled,” a
                    comfort a home deserves.                         independent living after acquiring a package of    spokesperson said.
                                                                     accommodation and support.
                    Holistic Horizons was born with their first      Holistic Horizons now have multiple Short          “Our organisation does whatever we must,
                    client in October of 2016.                         HOLISTIC
                                                                     Term             HORIZONS
                                                                           Accommodation     (Respite) and Supported    however we can, to make this a reality.”
                                                                           SUPPORT SERVICES

                    With the NDIS approaching, the organisation
                                                                                                         CONTACT DETAILS
                    saw that services needed to change and it saw
                                                                                                         Holistic Horizons
MAJOR

                    the need for support services that were more
                    participant-focused, revolving around their                                          Website: www.holistichorizons.com.au
                    goals and their wishes.                                                              Phone:     (07) 3048 1919
                                                                                                         Email:     info@holistichorizons.com.au
                    As the NDIS rolled out, the organisation                                             Address: 10 Wighton St., Margate,
                    continued to grow, as word of their fresh,                                                      Queensland, 4019

                    14   BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                             www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    Support Care Angels
                    Support Care Angels was established and built out of the need for personalised care for clients
                    and their homes in North Brisbane and surrounding suburbs.
                    The NDIS provider offers community support      outings, meal preparation, after-school               Personal training: A healthy lifestyle is
                    services for a wide range of clients with       care, shopping trips and companionship.               important for Support Care Angels clients
                    disability and aged-care.                       Cleaning: Support Care Angels chooses                 and that's why they have incorporated a
                                                                    and trains its staff to clean homes,                  personal training service available to any
                    Its caring staff provide social support and     including the kitchen, living room,                   clients who request it. The personal trainer
                    community-access activities, including          bedrooms, bathroom and outdoor space,                 is qualified in what she does and has great
                    making healthy home-cooked meals,               so NDIS participants can relax knowing the            experience working with clients of all ages.
                    help with showering, shopping, medical          job is done well.                                     Art therapy: Art therapy classes are held
                    visits, other errands and appointments          Cooking & showering: Support Care                     every Thursday from 9-11am at Purple
                    and home care, such as general cleaning,        Angels will send reliable, skilled and                Dream House. Supplies, snacks and tea are
                    ironing, and mowing.                            friendly staff to help with cooking healthy           provided and a different medium is selected
                                                                    meals, showering, preparing tea and snacks            every week.
                    One of the highlights of Support Care Angels    and general company.
                    is its respite home Purple Dream House, a       Washing and ironing: Don’t let the dirty              Support Care Angels is proud of its
                    fantastic place to have loved ones looked       washing and wrinkled ironing build up -               qualified, experienced and attentive staff -
                    after by qualified carers.                      leave it with the trained staff so you can            female and male carers who are passionate
                                                                    stop worrying.                                        in what they do.
                    Purple Dream House caters for clients from      Appointments: When you need someone
                    low to medium care and is open for 24-hour      reliable to take you to your doctor or bank           With an extensive team on board, Support
                    stays, seven days a week and for emergency      appointments etc, or any errands you have to          Care Angels has all of their clients covered.
                    accommodation when needed.                      attend, staff will pick you up and drop you off       Find out more about Support Care Angels
                                                                    when it's all done.                                   and how they can help you.
                    As well as respite accommodation, Support
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                    support services are offered for a wide                                              Phone:       (07) 3162 6512
                    range of clients of all ages, from assistance                                        Email:       enquiries@supportcareangels.net
                    with daily living, personal care, assistance                                         Address: 147 Dorville Road, Carseldine,
                    with social and community participation,                                                          Queensland, 4034

                    16   BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                               www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    Australia
                    Direct Care Australia originated in Adelaide
                    around 25 years ago and has a solid reputation
                    for delivering best practice aged care and
                    disability support.
                    The organisation brings an abundance of               the needs of culturally and linguistically            Support Coordination - Direct Care has
                    passion and knowledge of the disability sector        diverse communities and therefore does                experienced NDIS support coordinators
                    to participants through its bases in Adelaide,        its best to provide individuals with a nurse          and will work with individuals to ensure
                    South Australia, and the Gold Coast in                or support worker who can understand                  they get the most out of their NDIS plan to
                    Queensland and even into New South Wales.             and appreciate different cultural needs.              achieve their individual goals.
                    The Direct Care Australia team is highly flexible                                                       •   24/7 Supported Independent Living - Direct
                    and offers care and support services 24-hours a     FLEXIBILITY                                             Care live-in home assistance is available 24
                    day, seven days a week including weekends and       • Services can often be arranged within 24              hours a day, seven days a week.
                    public holidays. As well as being an approved         hours and the organisation’s flexibility          •   Complex & high-intensity support - Direct
                    Home Care Package Provider offering a wide            means they can support clients on an                  Care Australia provides support to those
                    variety of services for elderly people, Direct        emergency or one-off basis.                           with permanent disabilities who require
                    Care Australia also offers several NDIS services.   • If you’d like a service “holiday”, Direct Care        long-term, complex and high-intensity care.
                    The organisation works collaboratively with           Australia is also flexible enough to put          •   Overnight – Active and passive support - The
                    many healthcare and community care service            your services on hold until you are ready             team can provide personal support to help
                    providers including disability and aged care          to continue.                                          you stay safe and comfortable, assist you
                    providers, local councils and residential care      • If you travel within Australia, your services         with getting in and out of bed, repositioning,
                    providers etc to ensure people get responsive         can follow you at no extra cost. Staff will           medication and pain management and
                    and targeted support. Their customers are             arrange for the organisation’s local teams            anything else you may require.
                    their number one priority and Direct Care             to seamlessly continue services.                  •   Personal care - Everyday personal care is
                    Australia takes the time to understand              • All services are conveniently made to be              essential to independent living at home.
                    each and every participants’ needs and                flexible and they can be provided for either      •   Companionship - Whether it’s learning
                    preferences. As your needs change, the team           a couple of hours, short term or on an                new skills, living independently, socialising
                    will work with you to ensure you receive the          ongoing basis.                                        and making new friends, finding a job you
                    services and quality care you require.                                                                      love or exploring interests and trying new
                                                                        KEY SERVICES:                                           things, the team works with you to make
                    HIGHLY PASSIONATE & SKILLED TEAM                    Direct Care Australia offers an amazing list            your possibilities a reality.
                    • The Direct Care Australia team is big-            of services and is audited and fully compliant      •   Domestic Support - Direct Care Australia
                      hearted, passionate, knowledgeable and            with both Aged Care Quality Standards and the           believes that domestic support is more
                      skilled. They are dedicated to helping            National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)             than just washing and cleaning, we take the
                      people remain independent and to                  Quality and Safety Standards:                           time to understand individual needs and
                      maintain and build on their physical,             • NEW Gold Coast Wellness Hub - A new                   wants to assist in not just basic tasks. The
                      emotional and intellectual capacity to be            wellness hub is opening on the Gold Coast            company trains its staff to go the extra step
                      able to continue to do what matters – live           soon which will provide a range of tailored          and ensure individuals are satisfied.
                      well and achieve their goals.                        services that will improve the quality of life   •   Transport - The team can help with
                    • Direct Care staff undertake ongoing                  for elderly and special needs participants.          transportation services, assisting
                      training and professional development             • Plan management - The friendly Direct                 individuals to travel safely from their home
                      to ensure the highest quality of care so             Care Australia plan managers help with               to locations such as medical appointments,
                      participants and their carers can trust              financial and plan administration tasks              shopping centres, libraries or the park, as
                      that they are thoroughly referenced and           • Support Coordination and Specialist                   well as community events and activities.
                      criminal record checked and always carry
PLATINUM

                      photographic identification.
                                                                                                             CONTACT DETAILS
                    • They like to keep things real! Staff encourage
                      people to maintain their independence, to                                              Direct Care Australia
                      build confidence in everyday activities and to                                         Website: www.directcare.com.au
                      stay connected with friends, loved ones and                                            Phone:     1300 122 730
                      the community by setting goals that are right                                          Email:     enquiries@directcare.com.au
                      for them.                                                                              Address: 3/34 Scarborough Street,
                    • The Direct Care workforce is sensitive to                                                         Southport QLD 4215

                    18    BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                                 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    Greenleaf
                    Care Group
                    Greenleaf Care Group have been proud
                    supporters of the disability sector since 2016.

                    The registered NDIS provider is young and            services across existing locations and new            service offers NDIS participants support
                    dynamic and a values-based organisation,             locations.                                            and assistance to engage with their
                    committed to supporting a better life for                                                                  community. This can include social and
                    people with disabilities.                            Respite (STA) & Medium Term Accommodation             recreational activities, either individually
                                                                         (MTA): Short Term Accommodation services,             or in a group. Greenleaf Disability Services
                    Greenleaf Disability Service is dedicated to         or respite services, are planned short term,          social, community and home care service
                    providing full-time Supported Independent            time limited breaks for NDIS participants to          also incorporates additional support to
                    Living solutions, short and medium term              have time away from the family home.                  help participants to attend centre-based
                    accommodation, and NDIS support.                                                                           programs to develop skills to help them
                                                                         It helps the ongoing relationships of family          access and engage with the community
                    Engaging with corporate social responsibility        members and other unpaid carers of NDIS               independently. These services also help with
                    programs is the uncompromised standard               participants – with the intention that families       personal care and domestic assistance, such
                    for the organisation – the team believes the         and/or carers resume care at the end of the           as shopping, cooking, cleaning, recreation and
                    company’s responsibilities extend beyond the         respite period.                                       transportation.
                    day-to-day activities in the home.
                                                                         Short Term Accommodation services are                 Case management: If a person with disability
                    Greenleaf Disability Services staff are              provided in a “respite” house where the NDIS          would like to join the NDIS, they will need
                    passionate, innovative, and dedicated to             participant stays overnight or longer. Respite can    to meet the program’s access requirements.
                    supporting people with a disability so that they     also be an opportunity for carers to get a well-      Greenleaf Disability Service provides help
                    can lead an independent life.                        deserved break so that they’re refreshed and          to undertake and complete the application
                                                                         re-energised when reunited with their client.         process and gather together information and
                    Greenleaf can support you through your entire                                                              evidence to position the application in the
                    NDIS journey. Its services cover a variety of        Support coordination: Once a participant’s            best possible light for approval. This service is
                    needs within the disability sector:                  NDIS plan is approved, Greenleaf Disability           entirely complimentary.
                                                                         Services support coordination program then
                    Supported Independent Living (SIL):                  helps the participant to implement the plan to        The above services are available on the Gold
                    Supported Independent Living through                 achieve their unique and desired goals.               Coast, Goulbourn and the ACT.
                    Greenleaf Accommodation services division
                    is one of the core services that Greenleaf           Social, community and home care: This                 The provider also offers plan management.
                    Disability Service provides.
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                    It has several houses around Canberra, as well                                             CONTACT DETAILS

                    as in Goulburn and the Gold Coast and staff                                                Greenleaf Care Group
                    support a broad range of participants, including                                           Website: www.glds.com.au
                    those with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual                                         Phone:      1800 800 777
                    disabilities and coexisting conditions.                                                    Email:      admin@glds.com.au
                                                                                                               Address: Suite 6, 44 Townshend Street
                    More houses are being added to the business’s                                                          Phillip, ACT 2606

                    20    BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022                                                                                   www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
Access Lifecare is an independent social work agency founded      Why choose us?                    We provide:
to provide clinical social work and NDIS services to vulnerable   • Allied Health Professionals     • Supported Independent
people with disabilities, from age seventeen to end of life. We                                      Living
                                                                  • Person Centered Support
provide services across Queensland, New South Wales and ACT.                                        • Social and Community
                                                                  • Case Management for
                                                                                                     Participation
As a registered NDIS organization we support individuals           Participants
                                                                                                    • Short Term
with all disabilities and have specialized expertise in psycho-   • Culturally Sensitive Services
                                                                                                     Accommodation
social and neuro-degenerative disabilities. Using a person-       • Tailored Support and Care
centered approach, we work closely with individuals, their                                          • High Intensity Personal
                                                                   Plans                             Care
families, carers’ and guardians to assist them in developing an
individualized support plan, based on their goals, aspirations    • 24/7 On Call Support            • Travel and Transport
and unique circumstances.                                         • Least Restrictive Practice      • In Home support

Caring for                     www.accesslifecare.org.au                          We can assist you
                               emailus@accesslifecare.org.au                      in a wide range of
your life                      0416 229 050                                       NDIS services.                     Find us on Facebook
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    DFM Financial Group
                    DFM Financial Group offers NDIS Plan Management and are dedicated to helping participants
                    manage and maximise their NDIS Plan. intricacies and ongoing responsibilities of being an
                    NDIS participant don’t get in the way of living the best life.

                    Starting and managing an NDIS plan can                representative of the participant their plans,         delivered while DFM Financial looks after
                    be worrying and confusing, but DFM                    goals and requirements, show them how the              your accounts.
                    Financial has made it their mission to offer          onboarding process works and the steps
                    individualised support, so the initial                involved. They take time to understand every         DFM Financial has consultants in Burleigh
                                                                          participant and provide on-going support.            Heads, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour and
                    What sets DFM Financial apart: Freedom                                                                     Woolgoolga, as well as a dedicated, online
                    from provider restrictions. Being plan managed        BENEFITS                                             and phone-based team to cater for those who
                    releases a participant of the provider restrictions   • Freedom From Provider Restrictions:                cannot get to one of their offices.
                    that are imposed by being agency managed                Being Plan Managed releases you of the
                    and offers more price flexibility, without the          provider restrictions that are imposed by          THE APPROACH
                    additional time commitment of paying invoices           being agency managed and offers more               At DFM Financial, they have NDIS consultants
                    that comes with self-management.                        price flexibility, without the additional time     to personally review your NDIS Plan and
                    Choice and control: A plan managed                      commitment of paying invoices that comes           outline how DFM Financial can assist you. As
                    participant can choose the services they use,           with Self-Management.                              part of their service they will discuss with you
                    the providers they engage and how much of             • Choice & Control: As a plan managed                the Service Agreement and provide quarterly
                    the budget is allocated for them. Participants          participant, YOU choose the services               statements, keeping you in control of your NDIS
                    maintain total control over when and how                you use, the providers you engage, and             budget. DFM Financial do not provide direct
                    those services are delivered while DFM                  how much of your budget you allocate               care services, so they are independent of all
                    Financial looks after the accounts.                     for them. You maintain total control               other service providers and this means they are
                    If Improved Life Choices included in a plan,            over when and how those services are               dedicated to managing your NDIS Plan.
                    the NDIS will cover all of DFM Financial’s
                    fees. This includes the initial one-off cost of
                    getting a plan set up in their system and their                                           CONTACT DETAILS

                    monthly fee, which the NDIS pays so that DFM                                              DFM Financial Group
                    Financial can support you.                                                                Website: www.dfmgroup.com.au
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                                                                                                              Phone:       (02) 6652 6977
                    DFM Financial takes pride in taking its                                                   Email:       info@dfmgroup.com.au
                    time with new clients and those new to the                                                Address: 182 Pacific Highway,
                    NDIS. They discuss with the participant/                                                               Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    BodySmart Health+
                    BodySmart Health+ offers a wide variety of allied health services - for expert knowledge and
                    support to get clients moving and improve their quality of life.
                    We are excited to partner with BodySmart           At BodySmart Health+ we recognise that               BodySmart can help with a variety of Health
                    Health+, one of Queensland’s most recognised       everybody’s health and wellbeing is unique and       conditions including: Autism, amputation,
                    and leading physical therapy practices             personal. Some of us are high energy sprinters,      Muscular Dystrophy, chromosomal disorders,
                    specialising in NDIS support. With clinics in      others slow and steady achievers; some like to       brain injury, stroke, spinal disorders,
                    Brisbane (Paddington), Beenleigh, Caboolture,      focus and work towards their goals in private,       Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis,
                    Cleveland, Deception Bay, Ipswich, Redcliffe,      others love to turn therapy & exercise into a        Motor Neuron Diseases, blindness, deafness,
                    Sandgate, Sunnybank Hills and Zillmere,            social occasion.                                     intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome and
                    BodySmart Health+ is conveniently located to                                                            genetic conditions.
                    support clients and help them live their life to   The expert team understands where you want
                    the fullest.                                       to get to, and they know how to get you there.       BodySmart clinicians are experienced in
                                                                                                                            designing personalised solutions that meet
                    Proudly supporting clients via a                   Health conditions bring many challenges              clients’ varied and unique needs.
                    comprehensive range of science-proven              and can impact everything from the ability to
                    therapies, BodySmart Health+ is your answer        perform daily activities, to one’s confidence        The team understands that ability and the
                    when it comes to a comprehensive offering of       and independence.                                    effect that symptoms have on day-to-day life
                    therapies, including NDIS support, exercise                                                             will be different for every person.
                    science, physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and       BodySmart provides comprehensive support
                    physical therapy along with workplace              and assistance to improve function, movement         The BodySmart team are passionate about
                    rehabilitation.                                    skills, mobility, and balance.                       what they do, and you will find all of the staff to
                                                                                                                            be open and welcoming. As the team watches
                    As a registered NDIS provider, BodySmart           Their programs also reduce the risk of               their clients grow, learn, and improve, they
                    Health+ can support your NDIS plan with            accidents such as trips and falls.                   become like family to the BodySmart team.
                    a comprehensive range of physiotherapy,
                    occupational therapy, health, wellness,
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                    exercise, and dietary services. The expert team
                    can also offer broader support, assessments,                                           BodySmart Health+
                    and recommendations to achieve your goals                                              Website: www.bodysmarthealth.com.au
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                    for movement, independence, health and                                                 Phone:       1300 630 204
                    wellbeing, community participation, and                                                Email:       info@bodysmarthealth.com.au
                    improving quality of life.                                                             Address: 82 King Street,
                                                                                                                        Caboolture QLD 4510

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Dreams may look different for
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

                    HospEquip
                    Over the past 20 years, HospEquip has
                    established itself as the “go-to” company
                    when clients need friendly, expert advice
                    they can trust.

                    HospEquip stocks a varied selection of               low profile, adjustable … the range is amazing     and kitchen aids for clever and discreet
                    products from electric beds and pressure care        and the brands extensive.                          solutions to overcome common problems at
                    mattresses or cushions, to wheelchairs, safe         Wheelchairs: A huge range of both manual           mealtimes.
                    patient handling equipment and specialised           and powered wheelchairs and accessories            Oxygen Concentrators: Whether you need
                    postural seating and have expanded the               from paediatric size to bariatric to suit all      an Oxygen concentrator for at home, or a
                    company around the nation to be better able          participants.                                      portable one to take out and about with you
                    to provide services to participants, providers       Specialist seating and mobility: Whether it        HospEquip can help.
                    and medical professionals. HospEquip is an           be scripted wheelchairs, backrests, specialist     Ramps: Check out their personal portable
                    NDIS-registered provider, as well as Allianz         cushions or head supports - chances are            ramps or consider a customised “Excellent
                    contracted supplier for DVA equipment,               HospEquip will have the brand you prefer.          Ramps” system specifically designed to fit your
                    with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide,          Walking Aids: Crutches, walking tutors and         space and requirements.
                    Brendale in Queensland and Belrose in New            rollators to suit every circumstance - check       Scooters: An extensive range of scooters in
                    South Wales. HospEquip’s wide selection allows       out the wide range.                                various colours.
                    the team to supply a product that can meet a         Bariatric Products: Most of their product          Symmetrikit: HospEquip offers the Symmetrikit
                    participant’s individualised support needs.          ranges have specific Bariatric options,            modular sleep positioning system which helps
                                                                         including their bathroom range and lifting aids.   prevent and correct postural issues.
                    All branches have showrooms for participants to      Carts, Trolleys and Organisers: Medical
                    try out some of the options to buy or hire. So, if   Grade Stainless Steel equipment trolleys and       HosEquip wants to make sure that its clients
                    you have been searching for specialised Assistive    a range of PPE Organisers in different sizes       and clinicians feel confident with how to use
                    Technology, look no further than HospEquip! You      and configurations.                                the equipment properly and to make sure that
                    will be blown away by the range - Here’s a taste     Daily Living Products: From adaptive               they are maximising the benefits available
                    of the products they offer:                          appliances to bathroom and dressing and            through using all the possible features. With
                                                                         kitchen/dining - HospEquip can make your           this in mind, the team is always willing to
                    Beds and Accessories: Beds of every shape            life easier.                                       provide further training on its products. This
                    and size from hospital and ICU beds to               Examination Couches: Check out the range           can take place at HospEquip premises, or
                    Community Beds and even specialised rotating         of specialised examination couches.                if necessary, on-site at the client or facility.
                    or turning beds, as well as rails and other          Falls Prevention: Monitors, non-slip mats          HospEquip started back in 1999 after numerous
                    general bedroom furniture - you’ll find an           and bed mats - check out the list of safety        queries about bed repairs. Realising a gap in the
                    extensive range with HospEquip!                      products.                                          market, HospEquip was born in 1999 first under
                    Mattresses (pressure care): We all know              Hire Equipment: Their range of hire                the name Hospital Equipment Repair Company
                    the importance of a good mattress. Air, foam,        equipment from beds and bed rails to over          (HERC) and soon became a national business
                    hybrid - you name it, HospEquip will have THE        toilet aids and scooters – offers you a perfect    rebranded as HospEquip in 2010. At the same
                    perfect mattress for all participants and all        alternative if you just need assistance for a      time HospEquip purchased leading hospital
                    circumstances covered.                               limited period of time.                            bed manufacturer, Jackson Shands & Co and
                    Bathroom and Shower products: We’re not              Hygiene: Bedpans, urine bottles, kidney trays,     expanded its operation into the eastern states.
                    just talking shower chairs here, but mobile          … the product list is endless.
                    commodes, transfer benches, bath boards and          Ornamin: A range of specialised kitchen and        You will be amazed at what HospEquip can
                    the rest too.                                        dining items from mugs and plates to cutlery       help you with.
                    Patient handling: Hoists, slings, slide sheets,
                    and various transfer aids - HospEquip has got
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                    the lot!
                    Chairs & Seating: If you are after a new lift                                            HospEquip
                    recliner for the lounge, a specialist dining chair                                       Website: www.hospequip.com.au
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                    with footstool, or more specialised postural                                             Phone:     (07) 3492 0947
                    seating you’ll find them all here.                                                       Email:     qldadmin@hospequip.com.au
                    Cushions: Basic wedge and foam cushions,                                                 Address: 2/33 Doherty Street,
                    intelligent air, pressure care for wheelchairs,                                                     Brendale, QLD 4500

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